Hospice Support in Gibsonia, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Gibsonia, PA: the local picture

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gibsonia ZIP codes

17

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Allegheny County)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

Medicare lists 24 hospices whose service area includes Gibsonia ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh in Valencia (5.4 mi) and St Barnabas Hospice in Valencia (5.4 mi).

108 Gibsonia residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Gibsonia compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Gibsonia	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	28%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,477	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Gibsonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bakerstown, PA	2.1 mi	497	23%
Allison Park, PA	4.1 mi	4,878	24%
Seven Fields, PA	6.3 mi	417	34%
Glenshaw, PA	6.4 mi	2,396	25%
Franklin Park, PA	7.4 mi	2,289	18%
Fox Chapel, PA	8.4 mi	967	13%

Hospices serving Gibsonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	5.4 mi	(724) 933-8888
St Barnabas Hospice	Valencia, PA	5.4 mi	(724) 443-0700
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	6.0 mi	(855) 602-2500
Hope Hospice Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	7.1 mi	(412) 367-3685
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.1 mi	(412) 536-2020
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	8.1 mi	(412) 799-2101

Straight-line miles from the center of Gibsonia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Gibsonia

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Gibsonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Gibsonia: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Gibsonia?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Gibsonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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